Resorts and Retreats Awards 2026 | 11 welcoming experience for every guest, something which extends to the wider ethos that governs this lifestyle centre, including all of the businesses held within and their diverse client bases. These businesses include Discovery Financial Advisors, asset and wealth managers Kruger International, Michelangelo Hair Salon & Dry Bar, Centre4Dental dentistry, restaurant and espresso bar poco.loco, and so much more. With such a wide range of companies calling Harvil House home, it is unsurprising that this lifestyle centre also offers people the opportunity to rent out its boardroom, a bright and modern space with space for ten people. Offering such features as a 65” 4K interactive touch panel with Android 13 and a high-speed Wi-Fi connection, as well as the essentials like air-conditioning, bottled water, mints, notepads, and pens, this boardroom even comes with optional extras including hot drinks and catering from poco. loco, just downstairs. “Being part of a mixed Lifestyle Centre sets Harvil House apart from our competitors, providing guests with on-site access to a signature coffee-shop, health/beauty services, and conference facilities.” This is indicative of the unique sense of community that exists here, which is something that those who stay at Harvil House immediately feel when they walk through its doors and enter into its ecosystem. Regardless of whether they are staying because they have business with one of the centre’s tenants, are stopping for a night before they continue to traverse the Garden Route the next morning, or they are simply looking for accommodation in George, Harvil House ticks all the boxes for visitors, as seen through its reviews. For example, Harvil House boasts an average score of 9.4/10 on Booking.com, based on a total of 50 reviews, giving it an overall mark of ‘Wonderful’. As this grade suggests, guests comment positively on every element of their experience at this accommodation, with its staff even boasting a perfect score on the platform in their own right. One guest, Linda, wrote of her experience: “The host, Eldineé, was very friendly and accommodating from the start and reachable at any time.” Another review comes from Mandy, who stayed for a night with her family. “It is especially nice if you’re looking for accommodation that’s not ‘resort-type’ to enable you to explore the town and surroundings a lot more without worrying that you’ve spent money going to a resort and you didn’t experience the resort comforts because you were out all the time”, Mandy reported. “It’s a very home-away-from-home vibe and it has everything you could possibly need!” She added: “I will definitely consider going back for longer stays.” Yet again, Eldineé was mentioned here, with Mandy explaining how she was able to sort out an early check-in for her husband and her children, as Mandy had a funeral to attend. Service of this level is something Eldineé and her team pride themselves on, as she explained: “While we may not be a large operation, we are a close-knit, hands-on team where every role directly impacts the guest experience, from housekeeping and maintenance to front-of-house and our lifestyle centre partners.” “The signature of Harvil House is our personalised hospitality with a lifestyle touch, exceptional service, and attention thoughtfully curated for to make each stay effortlessly comfortable.” Looking ahead, the next steps for Harvil House are all about refinement and enhancing the overall experience it provides to guests, rather than simply scaling for the sake of it. Plans include strengthening its lifestyle centre offering by expanding the mix of tenants and services available on-site, with the aim here being to ensure that both guests and the local community can extract as much value and convenience out of one central location as possible. Likewise, Eldineé remains dedicated to her team and service. Whether a guest is travelling for business or leisure, Harvil House Lifestyle Centre & Overnight Accommodation can adapt to their unique needs, offering flexibility, convenience, and those small personal touches that enhance every stay. From its spotless apartments to their modern interiors, every decision behind this location has been designed to create a sense of comfort, luxury, and ease, from check-in through to check-out. It is this which has resulted in Harvil House winning Traveller Review Awards in 2025 and 2026. We are delighted to aid in this acclaim by recognising Harvil House with the title of Best Lifestyle Accommodation Destination 2026 – Garden Route, as well as providing it with our LUXlife Guest Satisfaction Excellence Award 2026 – Garden Route. More on its award-winning apartments and all of the businesses within its comprehensive lifestyle centre/accommodation location can be found at the web address below. Contact: Eldineé Nortjé Company: Harvil House Lifestyle Centre & Overnight Accommodation Web Address: harvilhouse.co.za AIS-May26027
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